The ériumduDauphinéLibéré1983 Critérium du Dauphiné Libéré was the 35th edition of the cycle race and was held from 30 May to 6 June 1983. The race started in Sallanches and finished in Pierrelatte. The race was won by Greg LeMond of the Renault-Elf team. Pascal Simon, the initial winner, tested positive for Micorene and was given a time penalty, which resulted in his demotion to fourth place.
Teams
Eleven teams, containing a total of 99 riders, participated in the race:
Saint-Etienne–Pélussin
Poland amateur team
Route
Stages
Prologue
30 May 1983 — Sallanches, (ITT)
Stage 1
31 May 1983 — Sallanches to Oyonnax,
Stage 2a
1 June 1983 — Oyonnax to Bourg-en-Bresse,
Stage 2b
1 June 1983 — Bourg-en-Bresse to Le Creusot,
Stage 3
2 June 1983 — Le Creusot to Firminy,
Stage 4
3 June 1983 — Voreppe to Lyon,
Stage 5
4 June 1983 — Voreppe to Briançon,
Stage 6
5 June 1983 — Gap to Gap,
Stage 7a
6 June 1983 — Carpentras to Montélimar,
Stage 7b
6 June 1983 — Montélimar to Pierrelatte, (ITT)
Pascal Simon, the original winner of the race, was declassified to fourth place for doping.